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Astar Network has released a new roadmap to enhance its native token, ASTR. The roadmap includes plans to introduce a fixed supply cap, shift to a community-led governance system, and launch a Startale App by 2026. The network also aims to integrate with Plaza and increase community participation through governance changes.

Circle’s revenue in the third quarter reached $740 million, up 66% from last year, with USDC circulation doubling to $73.3 billion. Net income tripled to $214 million, driven by institutional adoption. The company also expanded its infrastructure with the launch of the Arc testnet and Circle Payments Network.

New projects are combining AI, DeFi, and user-owned data to revolutionize how people earn, save, and invest. Calyx and ConsumerFi are collaborating to create a next-generation consumer finance protocol that allows individuals to monetize their digital activity while maintaining privacy. The CFI public sale begins on November 13, offering 25 million tokens.

Cypherpunk Technologies rebranded and invested $50 million in acquiring 203,775 Zcash tokens, backed by a $58.88 million private placement led by Winklevoss Capital. They believe in the importance of privacy in financial transactions and see Zcash as a strategic hedge against the transparency of other systems. Their pivot to focus on Zcash comes amid a…

A report by Bybit’s Lazarus Security Lab found that 16 major blockchains can freeze funds, with 19 more able to do so with minor changes. BNB, VeChain, and CHILIZ are among those that can freeze accounts, with some already using this function after hacks. Blockchain decentralization may be compromised.

Canton Network integrates Franklin Templeton’s Benji platform to expand institutional adoption of tokenized investment products. The integration adds to the platform’s support from institutions like BitGo. The collaboration aims to bring regulated financial instruments onchain while meeting regulatory and privacy requirements. The global value of real-world assets onchain is over $35 billion.

TeraWulf shifted away from Bitcoin mining to focus on high-performance computing (HPC) for artificial intelligence, following a trend among blockchain firms. As demand for AI increases, miners are finding HPC more profitable. While TeraWulf plans to continue Bitcoin mining until 2026, HPC remains their main priority for growth.

Curve Finance experienced significant growth in the third quarter of 2025, with revenue more than doubling to $7.3 million. Trading volume on the platform also surged to $29 billion, driven by stablecoin demand. The platform’s native stablecoin, crvUSD, remained strong, with plans for integration with Yield Basis and expansion to new chains.

Polymarket is using PrizePicks’ user base and regulatory standing to re-enter the U.S. market. The partnership will integrate event contracts into PrizePicks’ platform, offering predictions on various events. Polymarket is also working with DraftKings to become a core infrastructure for prediction markets, showing significant growth and attracting institutional capital.

Internet Computer and NEAR Protocol, two top artificial intelligence-related cryptocurrencies, experienced significant drops on Nov. 11. SoftBank Group sold all its Nvidia stake, causing NVDA stock to plummet. ICP and NEAR prices fell, as did other AI tokens, with the overall market cap dropping by 7%. Bitcoin also saw fluctuations.